The nose is nicely complex, elegant, dense/concentrated and offers deepness as well as richness. It reveals notes of wild blueberry, pulpy purple plum and small notes of blackcurrant associated with touches of fresh small blue fruits, graphite, sense of place (local biotop), almost sappy as well as discreet hints of black tea/maceration and a very…
The nose is fruity, pulpy and offers a beautiful definition. There are notes of bright boysenberry, violet and small notes of small blue fruits associated with hints of cardamom, sense of place (local biotop) as well as fine hints of varietal freshness. The palate is elegant, fine, creamy, mineral, fresh, racy and offers tension, precision…
Beautiful and creamy nose that offers power, nice grain finesse as well as intensity. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, wild blackcurrant and small notes of pepper associated with touches of violet/flowers, wild strawberry as well as discreet almost dry local grove hints. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, racy and offers juiciness, suavity, minerality,…
The nose is elegant, delicate and offers creaminess in finesse as well as a fine mellowness. There are notes of crushed red berries, bigarreau cherry and small notes of juicy/pulpy blackcurrant associated with fine hints of fig, dark chocolate, nutmeg, sweet spices as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is elegant,…
Beautiful powerful, racy nose which offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, concentration, a certain intensity as well as a nice airy and fresh side in its power. It reveals notes of boysenberry, quite ripe wild red berries and small notes of fresh pepper associated with touches of dry local grove, Bigarreau cherry as well…
Frank Family Vineyards Blanc de Blancs is a sparkling delight that has undergone a patient aging process, resting five years on lees. The result is a wine with light, delicate bubbles that dance on the palate. Soft apple and lemon notes intertwine with hints of beeswax and blossom, creating a harmonious and nuanced flavor profile….
DD stands for Delayed Disgorgement, meaning the wine has undergone a late disgorgement after a remarkable ten years of maturation. The result is revealing indulgent notes of caramel, nuts, and chocolate. Baked apple and candied lemon add a delightful sweetness, while the toasty essence enhances the richness of the mouthful. This sparkling delivers a massive…
The 2014 vintage of Schramsberg’s J. Schram Blancs is an exceedingly rare wine with only about 300 bottles produced. Aged gracefully for eight years, this sparkling wine unveils a fruit-forward profile, featuring notes of ripe apples, pear, lemon, and grapefruit. The complexity deepens with subtle hints of crackers, while a touch of vanilla and coconut…
Schramsberg’s J. Schram Noirs, in its second vintage released only as the finished sparkling wine emerges nine years after the grapes are harvested. The result is a rich, full-bodied indulgence with a heavy, toasty, and creamy bubble texture. Primarily a blend of Pinot Noir, complemented by a touch of Chardonnay, the wine offers captivating brioche…
This prestige cuvée from Domaine Carneros unveils the epitome of excellence with its 3 years of lees aging, a meticulous process that extracts the utmost elegance and finesse from Chardonnay. Rich with citrus and baked apple notes, this sparkling gem presents hints of ginger, baked cookies, and dough, creating a symphony of flavors on the…